NPC Fashion: Dress Like Your Favorite Character

Want to look like Inquisitor Whitemane, or maybe Tyrande Whisperwind? Following the recent series of Transmogrification guides, I've gotten a ton of feedback emails asking about the armor worn by distinctive NPCs.

We've compiled a quirky list of favorites--both celebrity NPCs and lowly grunts--so you can dress up like your favorite hero or villain. Most outfits are fine for mogging (of course, the NPC's outfit has to match your character's primary armor type), but if you want to get the *exact* look to match some NPCs, you'll have to mix armor types. (If you think of another NPC that should be on the list, I'd be happy to look up matching armor and add it to the guide.)

There's also numerous inaccessible pieces of armor worn by NPCs (cough, the shield worn by the Silvermoon Delegation Guardian)--perhaps the Darkmoon Faire will introduce some of these fun recolors and robes in 4.3! Personally, it would neat to see Ysera's armor in game, or Thrall's.

NPC Armor

There are some NPCs that just stand out for their distinctive looks--whether it'a clever blend of tier or completely unique armor. Here are some NPCs that can be replicated fairly faithfully in-game--hopefully, one day, unique things like Alandien's kilt, Ysera's cape, and Maiev Shadowsong's weapons will be available to players.

The beloved NPCs that make the cities run--the guards and flightmasters--have surprisingly intricate outfits. Many people constantly ask how to replicate the looks of the guards, so we've provided approximations of most outfits.

In Southern Stonetalon, there's a valley with Highborne ghosts--the former elite Kaldorei spellcasters doomed by their hubris. This Charlatan wears a mix of artistocratic garments with a strangely blunt sword.

These druids, found in the Molten Front, wear season 2 PvP gear on the frontlines.

Dalaran is filled with NPCs roaming around, dressed up in old tier to add flavor to the city. There's also numerous mage guards with amusing names and inside jokes. Here's some of the more distinctive outfits.

Orb of Deception

The Orb of Deception has long provided players with disguises and amusement--it transforms you into a member of the opposite faction, complete with low-level armor to appear cute and non-threatening--however, your original weapons remain. Here's how to replicate the looks, if you don't have an orb but like the relaxed look of the armor.

Faded Wizard Hat

Faded Wizard Hat is a Horde-only quest reward from Farewell, Minnow, the final quest in Azshara. It looks like a simple pointy hat, but when used, it changes the player into one of many possible disguises--each looking like one of Archmage Xylem's apprentices.

Comments

Comment by Kaltac

I want to figure out what armor the Headless Horseman is wearing. I already have the sword and helm

Comment by Thror

on 2011-09-05T05:55:33-05:00

:O This is the most amazing thing ever.

Comment by CaoimheX

on 2011-09-05T06:28:16-05:00

Again, why use the Compare tool here? The stats do not matter here. If you created Profiles though, we could even get a 3D preview of the items.

At the top of the group of items, there's a bar with an downward arrow at the left. Click that arrow for a menu, and click the View option. Using the Compare tool requires no server-side storage, since all the items are listed in the URL.

Edit: there's a problem with some of these NPC sets, they're a mixture of armour types. Vanessa Van Cleef has cloth and leather, precluding any possibility of transmogrifying,

Comment by perculia

on 2011-09-05T10:44:50-05:00

@caoimheX I'm glad you like the guide! I am aware that some of the complete NPC sets cannot be fully mogged, which I tried to note as a disclaimer in the intro. I wanted to replicate exactly what the NPCs were wearing, but yeah, you'd have to swap out some pieces here and there to actually work in-game. You'd still get the overall spirit of the outfit.

@Nathanyel What others have said. Using the Compare tools allows you to view the whole set in 3D. It's the most efficient way for me to compile and present item sets, especially when dealing with so many. I think Ashelia said last post too that we are working on making the options clearer in the future.

@Thalanthyr That's a great idea and his armor is easy to get, I'll add him.

@Slylady I linked a tabard in the item set that matches--it's from the Trading Card Game.

@AkariWolfgirl Baine's full set of armor isn't currently available in game--it's based on Druid Tier 6 but not completely. As for Hamuul's beginning look, it's Thunderheart Raiment.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Comment by Galomir

on 2011-09-05T12:32:15-05:00

I think that one of the best plate-looking set is the one Lor'themar Theron wears, but unfortunately I don't think there is an aviable set like that (or at least i've never seen items like those T_T) ....hope I am wrong :P

I've always dreamt to have a set like that on my Paladin, since I was a lvl 5 little Blood Elf ^^

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Comment by VioletArrows

on 2011-09-06T01:39:37-05:00

Oh boo! Thanks anyway. Clothies get all the good looks. *pout*

Comment by Maelynn

on 2011-09-06T03:58:36-05:00

This NPC isn't one of the most famous or notable or important, but for 1,5 years I've been wanting to know what Bethan Bluewater is wearing. If someone could figure that one out then I'd be really happy, as the shirt/tunic combo looks plain and simple but very nice.

I wish Blizzard would somehow give out the info on what items NPCs are wearing. Like an 'inspect' function. I know it's far-fetched as they liberately alter and recolour gear just to suit that particular NPC, but still... one can hope.

Comment by Just1Micky

on 2011-09-06T04:22:06-05:00

Perhaps the 3 reincarnations of The Lost Vikings would be a good choice for transmogrification, would love to play as them lol! Also, a potential good transmogrification for Death Knights would be Drizzt (Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 1 & 2) - whilst I know he may not necessarily have an npc incarnation in the game, he would work really well as a character.

Comment by Nulgar

on 2011-09-06T07:27:29-05:00

Oh >_< I hardly ever noticed that bar (then again, I hardly ever used the compare tool)Though a more noticable button might help, or include the #modelviewer: code in the link, that way people get to see the set on a model first (which is likely what most people interests the most anyway) and can then close the 3D view to check the respective items.

Comment by ryan31288

on 2011-09-06T07:42:08-05:00

I love the nefarian set but it seems that you have shown the same head twice but there is no shoulder peice equivalent. I love the gear set and I want to farm the entire set but w/o the shoulders it doesnt look as good as original neferian. Can you please correct it and tell me if it has any similar shoulders?

Thanks a lot

Comment by zesilo

on 2011-09-06T07:43:15-05:00

I think they need to add a Scarlet Monastery set, of like Herod?Wouldn't be too hard :D

Comment by shannel

on 2011-09-06T12:52:15-05:00

I suggest u add Fel Iron Greatsword to the blood knight set for those who wanna use a two-handed. i had a more black/red-runed sword in mind when i started looking, but i can't seem to find it, nor do i know it's name. this is as close as i came ;P